Growing together in the Spirit of Jesus Christ...

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." - Hebrews 10:25 NIV

Friday, March 18, 2016

the cross

the
cross

"To
know the Cross is not merely to know our own sufferings. For
the Cross is the sign of salvation, and no man is saved by his
own sufferings. To know the Cross is to know that we are
saved by the sufferings of Christ; more, it is to know the love
of Christ Who underwent suffering and death in order to save
us. It is, then, to know Christ."

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Artistic Photography

by C. Lawrence (Larry) Doyle

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SonRays is a free inspirational daily devotional with photography that includes biblical and other quotations along with reflections. Please take time each and every day of your Christian walk to read your bible, meditate on His Word, spend quality time with your Lord and enjoy His glorious creation.

SonRays was founded May 21st, 2006.

For the Glory of the Father

"Open my eyes Lord that I may see Wonderful things..."--- Psalms 119:18"... then I will meditate on your wonders."--- Psalms 119:27

About Me

"If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever." - 1 Peter 4:11 AKJV...
"But by the grace of God I am what I am..." - 1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV
... a retired high school biology, photography and computer literacy teacher... Happily married (this year will be 45 years) with two grown children. Continuing in my spiritual growth. My other loves include, Bible study, reading, photography, friends, nature, gaming, and our three cats.

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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CHRISTIAN... 12/04/08... (SonRays created video for 2008) - posted on YouTube

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Autumn Symphony (new SonRays production - November , 2009)

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IN HONOR OF STRENGTH AND COURAGE (for Ted and all of us) by Bob Shannon

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Trashyard to the Country - All in God's Hands...

Video production by Bob Shannon... music ("BEAUTIFUL JESUS") by Kristian Stanfill...
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Litany of Humility

"O Jesus meek and humble of heart, Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed,From the desire of being loved,From the desire of being extolled,From the desire of being honored,From the desire of being praised,From the desire of being preferred to others,From the desire of being consulted,From the desire of being approved,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being humiliated,From the fear of being despised,From the fear of suffering rebukes,From the fear of being calumniated,From the fear of being forgotten,From the fear of being ridiculed,From the fear of being wronged,From the fear of being suspected,

Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I,That others may be esteemed more than I,That in the opinion of the world, others may increase, and I may decrease,That others may be chosen and I set aside,That others may be praised and I unnoticed,That others may be preferred to me in everything,That others may become holier than I,provided that I become as holy as I should,Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.Amen."

- Cardinal Merry del Val

Spirit of unity

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." - Romans 15:5-7 NIV

Grow in grace

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."- 2 Peter 3:18 NIV

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"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - John 8:12